Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust considers the Clinical Endoscopist role as a keystone to the optimal care of our endoscopy patients and to the success of our Trust. This developmental 7 to 8a advance clinical role therefore has the authority required to deliver the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined in this job description.

Trainees completing the programme are expected to demonstrate a good level of competence in their chosen discipline, to be followed by in-house support. This blended learning programme takes 52 weeks for OGD and 78 weeks for colonoscopy combining clinical procedure development with simulation experiences for technical and non-technical skills, in addition to the completion of Joint Advisory Group (JAG) mandatory courses. Attendance at essential clinical contact is required for the Basic Skills Course and Simulation Days. The post holder will undertake upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy training in all 3 disciplines e.g. gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy within the Trust

As a progressive role, the employee will be assessed as independent competent Clinical endoscopist by their Clinical Supervisor in partnership with them gaining JAG (Joint Association of Gastroenterologist) and JETS (JAG Endoscopy Training System) accreditation. This accreditation is assessed via the use of DOPS (Direct Observation of Procedure or Skills).

Upon completion of necessary training, the clinical endoscopist position will have a key role in assessing how nurse endoscopy practice can be developed in the endoscopy unit and in its implementation. The delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate healthcare to the patients of Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust is the most important objective of the organisation. There will be an agreed job plan drawn up and whilst the number of sessions allocated to a particular activity will remain constant, the actual timetable may change from week to week to maintain flexibility within the Department and utilise resources efficiently. The post holder will be directly responsible for the efficient and effective provision of the clinical endoscopy service in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team. They will work with the MDT to ensure the development, management and delivery of a high quality general and specialist endoscopy service.

Salary for the employed individual will be indicated by the Agenda for Change Annex 21 arrangements for pay and banding of trainees.